1
: over or through a wide area
has traveled widely
2
: to a great extent
departed widely from the previous edition
3
: by or among a large well-dispersed group of people
a widely known political figure
4
: over a broad range
persons with widely fluctuating incomes—
Current Biography
Current BiographyExamples of widely in a Sentence
Their products are widely available.
a widely known political figure
The books are widely read by adults as well as children.
Recent Examples on the Web
Health organizations are also concerned about infectious diseases, which spread more quickly and widely in hot environments.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 27 Apr. 2024
Some of the most popular and widely used nasal decongestants contain ingredients like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, which work fast to relieve sinus pressure and congestion.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 26 Apr. 2024
Possible sales of Envestnet have been widely reported.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
Nintendo’s aggressive copyright protection is well documented and widely known.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
The catch: Like all dietary supplements on the market today, probiotics are not vetted by the Food and Drug Administration before they're released, which means the available options vary widely in quality, safety, and effectiveness.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
Malone understands that emotions surrounding Mother’s Day can vary widely from year to year, person to person.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
The legal status of cannabis and its derivatives varies widely across jurisdictions, which can impact the ability to conduct research and bring products to market.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Advertisement But nearly three years after the program became widely available, Latinos like Ahumada are underrepresented, making up just 20% of those participating as of December.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Anas Baba, NPR, 27 Apr. 2024
Some of the most popular and widely used nasal decongestants contain ingredients like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, which work fast to relieve sinus pressure and congestion.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 26 Apr. 2024
Possible sales of Envestnet have been widely reported.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
Nintendo’s aggressive copyright protection is well documented and widely known.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
The catch: Like all dietary supplements on the market today, probiotics are not vetted by the Food and Drug Administration before they're released, which means the available options vary widely in quality, safety, and effectiveness.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
Malone understands that emotions surrounding Mother’s Day can vary widely from year to year, person to person.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
The legal status of cannabis and its derivatives varies widely across jurisdictions, which can impact the ability to conduct research and bring products to market.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Advertisement But nearly three years after the program became widely available, Latinos like Ahumada are underrepresented, making up just 20% of those participating as of December.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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